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'Trees for People' program expands: city to plant 376 street trees this year using ARPA funds; USDA grant suspended
Summary
Lancaster City’s public works and sustainability staff updated council on the Trees for People urban forestry program, announcing a 2025 Urban Forest Reset that will plant 376 street trees using ARPA funds. A separate planned USDA Forest Service grant of about $1 million is currently suspended.
Lancaster City officials updated the Public Works Committee and full council on the Trees for People urban-forestry program on March 3, describing near-term plantings, new data tools and community outreach intended to expand and diversify the city’s tree canopy.
Deputy Director for Sustainability Molly Daegher and the city’s urban forester, Mike (Dr. Michael) Meyer, briefed councilors on program components, funding and community partnerships. Meyer said the city intends to use ARPA funds described as “Urban…
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